The Operational Data Warehouse - The Next Big Thing in Cloud BI & Analytics

Increasingly, businesses must operate in the moment and with greater agility to improve customer loyalty and create competitive advantage. This is driving the need for fresher operational insights. In this presentation Mike Gualtieri, our guest speaker will share his views on the requirements for next-generation data warehouses. Pradeep Bhanot will introduce the concept of an Operational Data Warehouse (ODW) that can deliver such in-the-moment analytics. About the presenters: Mike Gualtieri, Principal Analyst at Forrester Research Mike's research focuses on software technologies, platforms, and practices that enable technology professionals to deliver digital transformations that lead to prescient digital experiences and breakthrough operational efficiency. His key technology coverage areas are AI, machine learning, deep learning, AI chips and systems, digital decisions, streaming analytics, prescriptive analytics, big data analytical platforms and tools (Hadoop/Spark/Flink; translytical databases), optimization, and emerging technologies that make software faster and smarter. Mike is also a leading expert on the intersection of business strategy, artificial intelligence, and innovation. Pradeep Bhanot, Director of Product Marketing, at Actian Pradeep’s focus at Actian is on analytic database solutions. Pradeep has worked with databases since 1984, starting with IBM VSAM, SQL/DS and DB2. Over 13 years at Oracle Pradeep held several technical and business roles. Since 2002 Pradeep has been working with Microsoft SQL Server and Actian’s Vector columnar, in-memory analytic database.